Vintage finds and fabrics are elegantly paired to recreate the grace and comfort of French-style.
A Romance with French Living provides a glimpse into Carolyn Westbrook’s world, where treasured antiques and vintage finds, perfectly faded fabrics and timeworn furniture blend, seemingly effortlessly, in superb interiors that are both relaxing and chic, inspired by French style. Part One—French-inspired Interiors—showcases Carolyn’s love for designing interiors, decorating, and creating relaxed and welcoming rooms. Essentially French shows how to adapt classic French style to suit modern-day living, this ethos is carried through to the chapters, A Cottage in the Country and Urban Farmhouse. Part Two—It’s All in the Detail—concentrates on adding those all-important finishing touches to a room, whether it’s antique leather-bound books, cherished items gathered on overseas travel, or swathes of Carolyn’s much-loved white linen, from vintage French linen bedsheets finding a new life as tablecloths and curtains to pristine bed linen and smart upholstery. The final section of the book focuses on entertaining and celebrations, from a country barn party to a bridal shower and an intimate family wedding at Carolyn’s own home, The Oaks Plantation in Texas.
Publisher : CICO Books; Reprint edition (September 22, 2020)
Language : English
Hardcover : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 1782498788
ISBN-13 : 978-1782498780
Item Weight : 2.15 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.8 x 10 inches
by marianne cherniuk
As always Carolyn Westbrook’s book is fantastic. I love her books
As always Carolyn Westbrook’s book is fantastic. I love her books. This is the 4th book of hers that I have purchased and I just love it. I keep all of them in my living room and look at them all of the time. If you want to get ideas on French Decorating or just to get ideas this is the book to purchase. The prices of her books are very reasonable. I have numerous decorating books and these 4 are the ones that I keep going back to. I would recommend this book to anyone.
by LisaFayeStyle
I loved this book
I loved this book! I now have all 4 books by Carolyn Westbrook and treasure them all. The wedding that she planned and decorated for her daughter was beautiful. I love having bits of entertaining and event decorating in a decorating book because, to me, they go hand in hand. A beautifully decorated event, such as a wedding, is just as gorgeous as a beautifully decorated room!! Keep ‘um coming Carolyn!
by Diane Clement
I loved the pictures and the information Carolyn Westbrook presented
Another romance with the French is always a pleasure. I loved the pictures and the information Carolyn Westbrook presented. She seems to have a great talent for making her books so lovely. For those who love French decorating, this would be a fine book to give or enjoy yourself.
by Teresa
Carolyn Westbrook
I have all the Carolyn Westbrook books and I think this is another great one. Beautifully put together. She always seems to capture the right mix of style & comfort on each and every page. I definitely would recommend adding this to your decorating book library.
by Purrrr
Gorgeous book
Lovely rooms. I especially liked the cobalt blue room and I’m not generally fond of blue. Carolyn decorates in my style with the mix of lovely ecletic pieces.
by ruby hurtado
Oo la la.
Great French decor. Lots of fabulous pictures, setting and ideas.
by Ama-zon shopper 03
Good for getting the “How to Live in French style”…not so much for decorating alone
I was hoping for more of a “how to” design book for French style. While the book is lovely to look at and read, I think there are other books out there that’ll give you more ideas about decorating. Of course, the title does say “French living” which is quite accurate for the book. It’s more about the “how to live” than “how to decorate”. It is a nice book to have but I’m still looking for more of a decorating inspiration book.
by CGColeRental
Just buy it…you won’t be sorry
Pretty pictures, interesting book…I like that EACH PAGE has a description…I don’t have to turn pages back and forth to see what I am reading.
by Ana de la Serna MartÃn
Ideal para todos aquéllos que les guste el estilo romántico y quieran crear un ambiente acogedor y entrañable en su casa.
by Starke Gabriele
Wer Einrichtungsbücher liebt, dem wird dieses Buch sehr gut gefallen. Ich mag den Stil von Carolyn Westbrook sehr.Er ist auch sehr romantisch.
by Terri S
Beautiful book.. lots of wonderful decorating ideas.. nice just as a table book
by Caterina
A beautiful picture postcard house decor book! When I look through the pages I feel as I am living in wonderland … a true fairytale!
by Angela Kilroe
Lovely photographs and informative text.